营养科学将营养与生物化学，流行病学和研究方法（包括饮食评估，统计学和表述技能）相结合，为学生提供营养，环境健康，营养流行病学或健康行为方面的博士学位研究的准备。可以从食品化学，医学营养疗法，营养学，植物营养素，运动营养，社区营养或行为理论中选择专业课程，以增加学习计划的深度。
Nutrition science is the study of nutrition processes as well as the components of food, their actions, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease. This major will provide you with a broad foundation in both biochemistry and epidemiology, along with experience in research methods including dietary assessment and statistics. You will be well prepared for doctoral study or entry into a career in a medical-related field. Along the way, you will have hands-on learning opportunities, such as individualized research with faculty members and laboratory experiences, as well as opportunities to present your research at a national scientific conference.